Boston police seek help identifying suspect in Roxbury assault with shopping basket – Newport Dispatch

BOSTON — Boston police are asking for the public’s assistance to identify a man involved in an assault and battery with a dangerous weapon — a shopping basket — in Roxbury.

The incident occurred around 12:50 p.m. on Sept. 21 in the vicinity of 205 Humboldt Avenue, according to a community alert issued by the Boston Police Department.

Detectives from District B-2 describe the suspect as a male wearing a blue Polo hooded sweatshirt.

The department is diligently examining the details of the case.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the District B-2 Detectives at (617) 343-4275.

The Boston Police Department assures that the identities of those who choose to provide information anonymously will be protected with the utmost care.